Mechanical Engineering and Tire Failure Forensic Expert Witness
An engineering professional with over 25 years of experience in tire failure analysis, vehicle accident reconstruction, fire origin and cause investigations, and product failure assessments. Expertise includes tire design, manufacturing processes, quality control, and forensic evaluations of various tire types. Additional forensic work encompasses residential and vehicle fire investigations, crash data retrieval, and product conformity to regulatory standards. Holds multiple engineering licenses and fire investigation certifications, with substantial experience providing consulting, inspection, testing, reporting, and expert testimony services.
Professional Affiliations:
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)
National Safety Council (NSC)
Education:
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University
Areas of expertise:
Automotive Engineering
Aviation
Black Box/Data Recorder
Fire
Forensic Engineering
Insurance Fraud
Mechanical Engineering
Plumbing & HVAC
Tires
Tractors
Case Study:
Tire Failure Analysis
Tire Tread Design and Imprint Analysis
Vehicle Fire Investigation
Residential Fire Investigation
Fire Suppression System Investigation
Vehicle Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Vehicle Component Failure Analysis
Insurance Fraud/Consistency Evaluations
Crash Data Retrieval (CDR)
Tractor Trailer Electronic Control Module (ECM) Analysis
Product Failure Analysis
Lightning Strike Investigation
Product Design & Assessment
Certifications:
Licensed Professional Engineer (multiple states)
Certified Fire & Explosives Investigator, NAFI-CFEI
Certified Fire Investigation Technician for Motor Vehicle & Marine, IAAI FIT(V)
Certified Fire Investigation Technician, IAAI FIT
FAA Remote Pilot Certification
